Remembering Heath Ledger: Five Years Later

It seems hard to believe, but five years ago today, Heath Ledger died at the age of 28. The actor’s passing left a mark on his fans around the world, especially those eagerly awaiting the role that would eventually win him a posthumous Academy Award, as the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.”
In honor of the anniversary of his passing, we’ve assembled clips from the five best performances in Ledger’s short career.
Click past the jump to see the video tribute to Heath Ledger.